Indoor, outdoor art shows: raining dogs, cats
In these dog days of summer, the route to relief from the humidity seemed clear. I took a break from the sun and headed to […]
Wisconsin
Harley’s centennial: It’s time to rock, ride
OK, so maybe you’re a little wacked out – excited or nervous – about all those bikers taking over Wisconsin later this month, to celebrate […]
Barn styles define ethnic heritage, history
If you consider the farm barn to be an ordinary and ho-hum part of Wisconsin’s landscape, Ruth Olson has this to say: It is a […]
Lumber town Laona’s Camp Five Museum
Tiny Laona, an unincorporated community in Forest County, has a great recipe for soup that has served its residents well for many years. The annual […]
EAA, AirVenture devoted to planes, flight
Head to Dayton, Ohio, this weekend and you’ll encounter the end of that city’s 17-day Wright flight celebration. Events include an air show with three […]
Visit state parks, other great natural retreats
It is easy to recommend a natural high for this weekend, as the annual Wisconsin State Parks Open House Day is Sunday. That means free […]
Oconomowoc: 39 lakes within half-hour drive
I’ve driven the 77 miles between Madison and Milwaukee at least a couple of hundred times, usually while preoccupied and rarely at a leisurely speed. […]
Wis. Dells makes splash with waterpark wars
It’s been one big surge of development after another in the Wisconsin Dells, because of its indoor waterpark wars. About 1.1 million of the Dells’ […]
Local history museums protect our roots
Perhaps you think that your dearest possessions – a locket, a family picture, a love letter, a child’s toy – are of little value to […]
Chippewa Falls: wood chips to microchips
CHIPPEWA FALLS – Water, be it a pounding falls or sparkling river, seems to command respect here – regardless of the season. This is an […]
Food shows turn eating into an experience
Seems like food isn’t just to be eaten anymore. It is to be experienced. Two major food events in Wisconsin this fall emphasize specialty foods, […]